Question

Difference between bentonite clay and multani mitti

Answer 1

Hint:
i) Bentonite clay is a fine, soft-textured natural clay. When combined with water, it forms a paste. Acne, cuts, ulcers, skin allergies, bloating, and diarrhoea are all treated with bentonite clay.
ii) Multani mitti, also known as Fuller's Earth, is now synthetically processed and is primarily made up of silica, iron oxides, lime, magnesia, and water, in varying amounts.

Complete answer:
Bentonite is a type of absorbent swelling clay that is primarily made up of montmorillonite. It normally forms as volcanic ash weathers in seawater, converting the volcanic glass in the ash to clay minerals.

Any clay material that has the potential to decolorize oil or other liquids without the use of harsh chemical treatment is known as Multani mitti or Fuller's earth. Palygorskite or bentonite are the most common components of Fuller's earth. After nerve agent or other exposure, Fuller's Earth may be used to decontaminate the skin. Fuller's Earth has the texture and appearance of clay, but it is a superabsorbent type of aluminium silicate.

Bentonite Clay	Multani Mitti
Volcanic ash is used to make Bentonite clay.	Various herbs are used to make multani mitti.
It is used in making Multani Mitti.	It is not used in making Bentonite Clay

Note: Fuller's earth and bentonite clay are very similar and share many of the same ingredients, such as silicates of different forms. Bentonite, which is made from aged volcanic ashes, can also be found in Fuller's soil. Fuller's earth and bentonite clay are both highly absorbent and have similar skin-beneficial properties.